APA Format 6th Edition Template



The Full and Complete Title of Your Paper Goes Here

Your First and Last Name

Western Illinois University

CSP 533-02

The Full and Complete Title of Your Paper Goes Here

The content of your paper goes here. Make your big statement in the introduction (think hypothesis) and use the subsequent paragraphs to analyze, critic, compare, and contrast the reading material(s) to each other, your lived experience, your practice, etc. in support your hypothesis. As you continue writing your paper, utilize APA style and formatting (rather than going back later).

Citations

Whenever you reference ANYTHING from another source make certain to cite that source within the context of your paper according to APA style book. If someone else’s writing has influenced your work, you MUST give credit to that source. This is true if you are paraphrasing (putting the information in your own words) or directly quoting another source. APA format utilizes an author-date (date refers to the year of publication) format for citation. When in doubt, cite, cite, CITE! The correct format is last name(s) of author, publication year, and then page number (page number is REQUIRED for direct quotes and can also be included for any reference notation that is not a direct quote).

There are two general categories of in-text citations. The first category is referencing a concept or idea from the book. Catalano (2018) has written an article that you explore in your paper and thus you use an in-text citation so that the reader can quickly find the article. Note that the author’s name is a part of the sentence and therefore the (2018) must appear immediately afterwards. Other times, you may discuss a particular concept or point from his book found on a specific page (Catalano, 2018, p. 651). The author’s name is not a part of the sentence in this example so the relevant details are located at the end of the sentence in a parenthetical. Here is an example of an in-text citation of two authors with a specific page (Davis & Catalano, 2017, p. 27). The second category of in-text citations is direct quoting. According to Dr. Davis (2018), “Laila and Chase are cool” (personal communication, August 28, 2018). Especially in papers where you are conducting an interview, in-text citation of personal communication may appear frequently in your papers. “Because they do not provide recoverable data, personal communications are not included in the reference list. Cite personal communication in text only (APA, 2013, p. 179).

The first time information from a source with three to five authors is referred to in the context of the paper, include all of the author names; such as (Davis, Catalano, & McCloud, 2018). The second (and any subsequent) time this same source with three to five authors is referenced in the paper, utilize the “et al.” citation format (Davis et al., 2018). A direct quote still requires page number information to be included in the parenthetical citation (Davis et al., 2018, p. 313). If you are using a source which happens to have six or more authors, each time the source is cited in the paper, indicate the last name of the primary author followed by “et al.”. Thus, this type of citation would appear as follows each time you reference the source in the body of your paper (Davis et al., 2011). For a source that has two authors, always use the names of both authors in the in-text citation. Remember that citations are one way to help your reading easily find the books, articles, etc. that informed your thoughts and conclusions so that they can read more. It is all about the reader and their experience with your paper!

Headings

Another APA style that helps your reader engage in and get the most out of your paper is the use of headings. Details about the use and levels of headings are located on page 62 of your manual. An example of a Level I heading is illustrated at the top of this paragraph – bold, centered, upper and lower case letters. Level II headings are flush left, boldface, uppercase and lowercase letters. Again, consult the manual for a continued list through Level V headings. It is important to note that your introduction does not need a heading because the title of your paper occupies that spot. Also, the use of headings is similar to bullet points: There must be at two or more component of your paper in a category to justify the use of a heading level meaning that there is not a Citations if there is not also a need for Headings. Your paper should culminate in the final heading titled Conclusion.

Conclusion

Now that we are at the conclusion of this template, remember that this document is only an introduction to APA style. There is much more to learn and resources such as Purdue Owl, the APA book itself, and faculty feedback are all helpful. (You may want to create a running list of APA feedback from your faculty so that you do not make the same mistake twice.)

References

Chang, J. (2016). We gon’ be alright: Notes on race and resegregation. New York, NY: Picador.

Magolda, P., & Baxter-Magolda, M. (Eds.) (2011). Contested issues in student affairs: Diverse perspectives and respectful dialogue. Sterling, VA: Stylus.

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed). Washington, DC: Author.

This document was inspired videos and/or writings of Paul Rose, David Taylor, Beth Jones, Gina Hurley, Colin Murphy, Erin Wright, Samuel Forlenza, APA publication manual.

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